Building Bridges Documentary with supporting e-resources

Building Bridges: Caribbean Migration, Windrush & Belonging

A 30-minute documentary with supporting teaching resources exploring how members of the white British community experienced the arrival of Caribbean migrants in Britain after World War II, from 1948 onwards.

Based on social history research, interviews and discussions with older and younger people from Camden and Brent, London, this resource provides an engaging way to explore Caribbean migration, the Windrush Generation, Black British history, identity, belonging and cultural diversity.

Age: 11–16
Subjects: History, Citizenship, PSHE, English
Resource Type: Documentary + Teaching Resources

Classroom Benefits
Introduces Caribbean migration, Windrush and Black British history through personal stories.
Encourages discussion about identity, belonging, diversity and cultural change.
Develops critical thinking, speaking, listening and discussion skills.
Supports oral history, creative writing and personal response activities.
Provides a useful lesson starter, discussion prompt or research resource.
Supporting Resources

Building Bridges E-Book – An 8-page black-and-white PDF exploring experiences of post-war Caribbean migration and community change in Britain, 1948–1962. Visual material provides additional discussion and creative learning opportunities, including comparing 1940s fashion with contemporary trends.

Building Bridges: A Case Study – Based on the documentary and e-book, this classroom resource explores interactions between older and younger generations. It encourages students to consider different perspectives, ask questions and learn from lived experience.

Written, Produced and Directed by Lorna Holder.

Key search terms: Windrush Generation • Windrush teaching resources • Caribbean Migration • Black British History • Black History • Post-War Britain • Migration History • Oral History • Identity • Belonging • Diversity • Multicultural Britain • Citizenship • PSHE • Cultural Change